Current Time in Helsinki, Finland
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Saturday, September 19, 2026
EESTUTC+3
Helsinki time zone
Time Zone
Eastern European Summer Time (EEST)
IANA: Europe/Helsinki
UTC Offset
UTC+3
Daylight Saving Time
In effect (EEST)
Ends Oct 25, 2026
Coordinates
60.17° N, 24.94° E
Sunrise
6:57 AM
Sunset
7:29 PM
Sun times for Sep 19, 2026 (local date) · 12 hours 33 minutes of daylight.
Time Difference
| Compared with | Local time | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Helsinki to New York | -7 hours | |
| Helsinki to London | -2 hours | |
| Helsinki to Dubai | +1 hour | |
| Helsinki to New Delhi | +2 hours 30 minutes | |
| Helsinki to Tokyo | +6 hours |
Positive values mean the other city is ahead of Helsinki. Differences update automatically when daylight saving time changes.
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About time in Helsinki
What time zone is Helsinki in?
Helsinki is on Eastern European Time (IANA time zone Europe/Helsinki). It uses Eastern European Time (EET, UTC+2) as standard time and Eastern European Summer Time (EEST, UTC+3) during daylight saving time.
Does Helsinki observe daylight saving time?
Yes. In 2026, daylight saving time starts on Sunday, March 29, 2026, when clocks go forward 1 hour at 3:00 AM, and ends on Sunday, October 25, 2026, when clocks go back 1 hour at 4:00 AM.
What is the time difference between Helsinki and New York?
On Saturday, September 19, 2026, New York is 7 hours behind Helsinki. The difference can change when either city switches to or from daylight saving time.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Helsinki?
On Saturday, September 19, 2026, the sun rises at 6:57 AM and sets at 7:29 PM local time, giving 12 hours 33 minutes of daylight.
Is all of Finland on the same time as Helsinki?
Yes. Finland uses a single time zone, so Helsinki has the same local time as the rest of the country.